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Galeria Namu, San Jose

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Do some shopping with an ethical spin at Galeria Namu, a fair-trade traditional arts and crafts shopping area showcasing the work of local artisans and craftspeople. Survey the wide array of art and other ornamental ephemera from a variety of indigenous cultures, including woven Wounaan baskets, Bribrí canoes, Huetar reed mats, Chorotega ceramics, Guaymí dolls, and Boruca masks, as well as a wide range of modern Afro-Caribbean artisanal crafts. If considering a visit to these cultures in person, inquire about reserving tour arrangements at the gallery. Discover how to plan a San Jose trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

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• By Mike S

  Did not have enough time on this tour to really see a lot of what they have. Some very interesting native art though.  more »

• By Michael C

  Namu is THE only souvenir shop you need to visit in San Jose. It was the only one we could find that had true works of art from craftsmen. We saw pottery, knitted goods, paintings, jewelry, woven bask...  more »

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• By conall french

  Excuse me people - the gallery is quite open everyday. Please correct the "Closed" tag on this location

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• By Diane Wong

  Awesome place! Connell is incredibly knowledgeable about indigenous culture. He is very careful when working with indigenous groups using fair trade and sustainability practices. Good prices and a large percentage of his sales goes back to the artist.

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